The Cleaning

Lead-in

  • How many house chores can you list?
  • Which one is your favorite? Why?
    • What about your least favorite? Why?

Presentation

Pre

  • How does maintaining a clean environment impact our daily lives and well-being?

Top Down

  • What is the text about? Read it and find out.
  • Being messy
  • Navigating household chores
  • Studying organizational skills
  • Being messy
  • Navigating household chores
  • Studying organizational skills

When it comes to household chores, people have different levels of tolerance and preference. One might say, “I don’t mind cleaning the windows,” suggesting they’re okay with that particular task and don’t find it bothersome. In contrast, someone else might dislike vacuuming or dusting, but they won’t mind taking on a different chore, like doing the dishes or tidying up the living room. It’s all about finding a balance and understanding personal inclinations when splitting tasks among family members or roommates.

Additionally, when seeking assistance or wanting someone else to take on a particular task, the polite way to ask is by using the phrase “would you mind.” For instance, if you need help organizing the garage, you might approach a family member and say, “Would you mind helping me with the garage this weekend?” This expression is a courteous way of asking for help or a favor, showing respect for the other person’s time and willingness.

Bottom Up

  • Answer the questions.
  1.  What does the text suggest about people’s attitudes toward household chores?
  2. How can someone express their willingness to do a specific chore without finding it bothersome? 
  3. What is the importance of finding a balance when it comes to household chores? 
  4. What phrase is recommended for politely asking someone for help with a task? 
  5. Why is using the phrase “Would you mind” considered a courteous way to ask for assistance? 
  1.  What does the text suggest about people’s attitudes toward household chores? > The text suggests that people have different levels of tolerance and preference for household chores.
  2. How can someone express their willingness to do a specific chore without finding it bothersome? > Someone can express their willingness by saying, “I don’t mind [the chore],” indicating that they are okay with that particular task.
  3. What is the importance of finding a balance when it comes to household chores? > Finding a balance is important when splitting tasks among family members or roommates to ensure that everyone’s preferences and inclinations are considered.
  4. What phrase is recommended for politely asking someone for help with a task? > The recommended phrase for politely asking for help is “Would you mind…?”
  5. Why is using the phrase “Would you mind” considered a courteous way to ask for assistance? > Using the phrase “Would you mind” is considered courteous because it shows respect for the other person’s time and willingness when requesting help or a favor.

Post

  • When was the last time you cleaned your house?
    • Who helped you and how?
    • What chores were made?

Target Language

The verb Mind

Use the verb mind to express likes and dislikes, check if a situation is OK, and make requests.

Examples

  • He doesn’t mind taking out the rubbish.
  • I don’t mind vacuuming the house.
  • Do you mind if I don’t wash the dishes?
  • Does she mind if you walk her dog during the night?
  • Would you mind helping me?
  • Would they mind watering the plants?

Controlled Practice

  • Create sentences using the verb mind and the house chores from the lead-in.

Example: I / do not / ironing > I don’t mind ironing clothes.

  1. would / you / light bulbs / ?
  2. does / she / if / I / not / clothes / ? 
  3. they /  would not / trash / .
  4. do / the kids / grooming pets / ?
  5. we / do not / mopping / bedroom / .
  1. would / you / light bulbs / ? > Would you mind changing the light bulbs?
  2. does / she / if / I / not / clothes / ? > Does she mind if I don’t iron the clothes?
  3. they /  would not / trash / . > They wouldn’t mind emptying the bathroom trash.
  4. do / the kids / grooming pets / ? > Do the kids mind grooming pets?
  5. we / do not / mopping / bedroom / . > We don’t mind mopping the bedroom.

Freer Practice

  • Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
  1. I don’t mind cleaning the house, but sometimes I…
  2. Teacher, would you mind…?
  3. My best friend doesn’t mind…
  4. Do you mind when people…?
  5. I get surprised when people don’t mind…

Production

  • Use the target language and the following words to create a dialogue.

Example:

Son: Hey, Mom, would you mind helping me to take out the trash?

Mom: Actually, I…

  • Boring
  • Already
  • Repaint
  • Try

Homework

Choose the best option for each sentence.

Example: (   ) He doesn’t mind taking out the rubbish..> (1) He doesn’t mind taking out the rubbish. (Expressing likes and dislikes)
 
1) Expressing likes and dislikes
2) Checking if a situation is OK
3) Making requests
 

(   ) Do you mind if I don’t take the trash out today?

(   ) She doesn’t mind cleaning her bedroom every week.

(   ) Would they mind waiting for me?

(   ) He wouldn’t mind joining me for lunch today.

(   ) Does she mind sitting next to me?

(2) Do you mind if I don’t take the trash out today?

(1) She doesn’t mind cleaning her bedroom every week.

(3) Would they mind waiting for me?

(1) He wouldn’t mind joining me for lunch today.

(2) Does she mind sitting next to me?

Turn the sentences into the requested form.

Example: Does she mind going with me? (Express likes and dislikes) > She doesn’t mind going with me.

  1. Do you mind taking me to school tomorrow? (Make a request)

  2. Do you mind taking me to school tomorrow? (Make a request)

  3. Do you mind checking the dog? (Express likes and dislikes)

  4. Would you mind ironing my clothes? (Check if it’s ok)

  5. She doesn’t mind making me luch. (Make a request)

  1. Would you mind taking me to school tomorrow?

  2. Do you mind washing the dishes?

  3. You don’t mind checking the dog.

  4. Do you mind ironing my clothes?

  5. Would she mind making me luch?

Complete the blank spaces using the following words:

WOULD (2x) – DON’T – DOES – DO (2x)

Example: _______ you mind if I don’t hang out with you today? I’m sick. > Do you mind if I don’t hang out with you today? I’m sick.

  1. ______ you mind going to the market and buy me a chocolate?

  2. ______ she mind if I wear that same shirt?

  3. I ______ mind taking the trash out, I hate it!

  4. _____ you mind if I take my dog with us?

  5. _____ you mind helping me with my homework? I can’t do it alone.

  1. Would you mind going to the market and buy me a chocolate?

  2. Does she mind if I wear that same shirt?

  3. I do mind taking the trash out, I hate it!

  4. Do you mind if I take my dog with us?

  5. Would you mind helping me with my homework? I can’t do it alone.

Put the words in the correct order

Example: don’t / doing / I / mind / exercises  > I don’t mind doing exercises.

  1. guitar / would  / me / help / ? / you / practicing / the

  2. mind / late / doesn’t / working / she

  3. party / mind / I / don’t / ? / you / do / go / you / the / if / to

  4. books / don’t / you / reading / mind / horror

  5. the / drive / ?  / would / mall / you / me / to

  1. Would you help me practicing the guitar?

  2. She doesn’t mind working late.

  3. Do you mind if I don’t go to the party?

  4. You don’t mind reading horror books.

  5. Would you drive to the mall?

Find and correct the mistakes.

Example: Would you mind if taking a walk with the dog? > Would you mind if taking a walk with the dog?

  1. I doesn’t mind mopping the floor.

  2. Do you mind if I going before you?

  3. You don’t mind meet new people.

  4. Would you helping me?

  5. Would you mind taking he home?

  1. I don’t mind mopping the floor.

  2. Do you mind if I go before you?

  3. You don’t mind meeting new people.

  4. Would you mind helping me?

  5. Would you mind taking him home?

Writing

Write a short dialogue using the Target Language.

Example: 

Anna: I don’t mind washing the plants, I love doing it!

Diego: So, would you mind doing it for me next weekend? I’ll be traveling and…